La Crosse Police Officer Recognized for Response to Shoplifter
Connor Hjellming, a police officer in La Crosse, recently went above and beyond to serve a member of his community. The Byron grad is being recognized for what he did when responding to a call on December 6th. Officer Hjellming was called to a Walgreens that day to deal with a suspected shoplifter. Connor located the suspect and asked if she had any items insider her coat - she did and removed them for the officer. What happened next is why Connor is trending all over social media.
According to the police report, which you can read below, While speaking with the subject, Officer Hjellming found out that she was attempting to steal a hat and gloves because it was cold and she did not have a set. Officer Hjellming explained to the subject that there are resources she can contact for assistance with clothing and that she can’t steal items. He then informed the subject that he would buy her the hat and gloves. Officer
The La Crosse, Wisconsin Police Department applauded one of its officers for handling a potential shoplifter with “true compassion” in a Facebook post Monday.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – A La Crosse police officer is showing that compassion is priceless. In early December, Officer Conner Hjellming was sent to a business on La Crosse’s south side. Officer Hjellming spoke with a woman in the store who admitted to having a hat and gloves. The woman admitted she was planning to steal the items because.